Writing Assitance Centre Support

All students are welcome!

In-person, virtual, and/or online appointments.

Please don’t let the name fool you. We are here to help with a variety of subjects (depending on tutors) to all students.

You can join a tutor in the Writing Assistance Centre in either Room 202B (Thompson) or the Oscar Lathlin library (The Pas). A tutor schedule is posted outside both rooms. The schedule and tutors change for each term (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

If you are not on either campus, you may email the tutor you want to work with and schedule a Zoom appointment while they are in the Writing Assistance Centre. Please be aware that tutors will not be in the Zoom room unless prior arrangements have been made.

Tutor sessions may also be booked in 30- or 60-minute sessions by emailing the tutor in advance.

If you will be using Zoom, please make an appointment with the tutor and email all appropriate documents to the tutor before your session.

Zoom Link: https://ucn-ca.zoom.us/j/2898775179

Scheduled Tutors:

Monday
1:00-2:00 pm - Harman Grewal, The Pas, Business

Tuesday
2:00-3:00 pm - Zulfqar Hyder Awan, Thompson, English

Wednesday
11:00-12:00 am - Dr. Selvin Peter, The Pas, Math & Science
1:00-2:00 pm - Tariq Islam, The Pas, Social Sciences
2:00-3:00 pm - Aaron Crowe, The Pas, Social Sciences

Thursday
1:00-2:00 pm - Oye Abioye, Thompson, Accounting & Finance

Sunday
5:00-6:30 pm - Dr. Joseph Atoyebi, The Pas

Schedules are Flexible, Contact for Availability:

Dr. Joseph Atoyebi - jatoyebi@ucn.ca
Paige Huberdeu - paige.huberdeau@umanitoba.ca
Lisa Wolanski - lwolanski@ucn.ca

What can I expect with the Writing Assistance Centre at UCN

Our goal is to help you become a better thinker, writer and learner. Tutoring helps you understand how to strengthen your skills now and in the future.

The tutor will work with you to:

Develop and determine a direction for your paper or assignment
Strengthen your paper or assignment
Identify reoccurring grammatical errors or structural problems
Work on science/math/business courses (if tutors are available)

If you don't know where you are going wrong with your assignment, we can help.

What should I not expect during a tutorial? The tutor does not:

Proofread or edit papers
Comment on the content
Comment on a graded paper
Comment on a professor or instructor
Offer suggested grades for a paper or assignment

What should I bring with me to a tutorial session?

Your assignment instructions/guidelines, and rubric if provided.
Specific questions. Don't just say you need help.
What have you already completed.

If joining by Zoom or requesting online help, those same items should be emailed to the tutor of your choice.